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Please join us this Saturday, June 7, for the ordinations to the priesthood of Deacons Andrew Clark, Samuel Hill, and Matthew Kelly!
The liturgy will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond.
A livestream will also be available on our Facebook page or YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/Diocesan-Livestream
Bishop Knestout has announced new clergy assignments. All assignments will be effective beginning July 1, 2025.
Join us in praying for our clergy as they continue to serve in parishes throughout our diocese through priestly ministry!
For the full list of clergy assignments, please visit the diocesan website: https://bit.ly/Clergy-Assignment-25
Spring is a season of sacraments!
Children make their first confession and receive their first Communion, adults in OCIA are received fully into the Church, the final confirmation Masses of the year are celebrated, and three of our seminarians will be ordained priests. There are also other sacraments like marriage and the holy Eucharist.
In… Read more
Although the official celebration is held on the Sixth Thursday in Easter, many dioceses across the U.S., including our diocese, transferred the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord to the Seventh Sunday in Easter.
“So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God. But they… Read more
In one week, we will celebrate the ordination to the priesthood for three men!
On Saturday, June 7, Deacons Andrew Clark, Samuel Hill, and Matthew Kelly will be ordained and will begin their ministry as priests. All are welcome to join!
Mass begins at 10:30 a.m. and will also be livestreamed: https://bit.ly/Diocesan-Livestream
On the final day of May, the month of Mary, we celebrate the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
While pregnant with Jesus, Mary visited Elizabeth, who was pregnant with John the Baptist. Jesus’ presence in Mary’s womb made John leap with joy in his mother’s womb.
Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and praised Mary, saying,… Read more
As Pilgrims of Hope, we are encouraged to participate in pilgrimages during the Jubilee Year.
Some may travel to Rome or throughout the country for their pilgrimages, but all are welcome to visit one of the four designated pilgrimage sites within our diocese.
Learn more about our Jubilee pilgrimage sites: bit.ly/DiocesanPilgrimage25
After receiving their Call to Orders earlier this month, three men from our diocese will be ordained to the priesthood!
On Saturday, June 7, Bishop Knestout will ordain deacons Andrew Clark, Samuel Hill, and Matthew Kelly. All are welcome to join as we celebrate and pray for these men!
Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will be livestreamed… Read more
The Ascension of the Lord is traditionally celebrated on the Sixth Thursday of Easter, however many dioceses, including ours, transfer this celebration to the following Sunday.
Though Jesus returned to heaven, he still remains with us and has opened the gates of heaven for us. It is our duty to preach this Good News throughout the world.“When I started reading about him, it sounded like he was supposed to be there.”
Hundreds of people gathered for Mass at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart on Friday, May 9, to celebrate the announcement of the new Holy Father. Bishop Knestout was the main celebrant and was joined by several priests and deacons from throughout the… Read more
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